Rig Rundown - Monster Magnet

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Article & photos: bit.ly/MonsterMagnetRR
PG’s Chris Kies visits Nashville’s Basement East to spend some quality time with Monster Magnet guitarist Phil Caivano who shows off the Gibsons, Marshalls, and custom dirtboxes he and cofounder Dave Wyndorf use to take flight.
This 2003 Gibson Les Paul Custom ’54 Oxblood reissue is Phil Caivano’s main squeeze. The band typically uses two tunings, and this is the first choice for songs that are tuned a half-step down. The original Burstbucker pickups became microphonic so he upgraded with a set of Wolfetone Marshallheads. This guitar uses either Ernie Ball .011-.048 strings or Dunlop .011-.050 strings.
Phil Caivano’s go-to 6-string for songs that require him to tune down to C standard is this 1970s “sandwich-bodied” Gibson Les Paul Standard. It still has the original ’bucker in the neck, but he swapped the bridge model for a DiMarzio PAF Pro. Since it’s tuned lower, and Phil likes to keep the guitars feeling similar, he goes with Dunlop .013-.060 strings to mimic the tension in the other guitars.
No one can accuse Monster Magnet cofounder and Space Lord No. 1, Dave Wyndorf, of being a gear snob as he uses this Epiphone SG Special as his favored live guitar.
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  • @dokazaado
    @dokazaado3 жыл бұрын

    More than 2 years later, this is still one of the best Rig Rundowns. Badass rock tone and Phil is the coolest, most affable dude.

  • @Paul01123
    @Paul011235 жыл бұрын

    Phil has 6 pedals that all do about the same thing. I love it.

  • @NiftyPlymouth

    @NiftyPlymouth

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeaaah🎆😁

  • @Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band

    @Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band

    4 жыл бұрын

    Similar but not the same!!

  • @frankhinckley8462

    @frankhinckley8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Umbral_Heavy_Metal_Band To any audience the are all the same but who cares Phil has fun with them.

  • @ernieandbert190202

    @ernieandbert190202

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂👍👍👍✌️😎

  • @Spyke-lz2hl
    @Spyke-lz2hl4 жыл бұрын

    Always blows my mind how humble these rock stars are when they start talking about what they love.

  • @MrRandyrugar19
    @MrRandyrugar193 жыл бұрын

    Phil seems like literally one of the coolest dudes ever. Great gear and tone..

  • @mikesavage0
    @mikesavage05 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to Phil talk gear all day. One of the best!

  • @hellboundrubber4448
    @hellboundrubber44482 жыл бұрын

    You guys never ask about the Guitar Straps they use. A lot of them are crafted by special makers. Straps are unique unto themselves.

  • @Sugarisweet
    @Sugarisweet5 жыл бұрын

    Phil is such a cool dude!

  • @nostradumbass4984

    @nostradumbass4984

    5 жыл бұрын

    I met the whole band (except for Dave ) at an after show party a few years ago. They were all great, down to earth friendly guys. Phil is one of my favorite guitarists.

  • @gayvalds
    @gayvalds2 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing musicians who are willing to let other people play/handle their gear. When Phil asked Chris to play the Les Paul he immediately became a super cool guy in my book

  • @mr7oclock346
    @mr7oclock346 Жыл бұрын

    It's very interesting to find out that his equipment was used in Monster Magnet before he was actually in the band

  • @infernalhammer
    @infernalhammer5 жыл бұрын

    "Heavy riffin" "Easy spliffin"

  • @achimdg6335
    @achimdg63355 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty lucky to be German, Monster Magnet play a lot live around here. I think I'll see them in Esch-sur-Alzette.

  • @appalachianrk
    @appalachianrk5 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of watching Phil up close at 2 shows this year. I LOVE his playing !! Got to say hello to him in Baltimore after the show 3 weeks ago. I love being down front between him and Dave. Been Diggin` Monster Magnet since `95 and still Love `Em !

  • @solan417
    @solan4175 жыл бұрын

    I had some pedals of mine modded and luckily I live near the people I wanted to work on them. The day I dropped them off I had to try so hard to not geek out when I realized Phil was the other guy hanging out at the shop, he and I walked around looking at all the cool stuff they had there. It was such an awesome day !!!

  • @mookytc
    @mookytc5 жыл бұрын

    "I don't know what this does 'cause I' brain dead"...stomps on pedal. Super Ninja classic tone going on. Awesome vid. Thanks!

  • @VanWhyDesigns
    @VanWhyDesigns5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Great rundown. That's how it's done. Chris Kies is the man. Best interviewer

  • @krustyburgers6668
    @krustyburgers66685 жыл бұрын

    I saw them in Sacramento at the aftershock festival a couple days before this rundown was uploaded and I must agree when they it was loud I was on Phil’s side of the stage and holy shit even during sound check all you heard and felt was their guitars

  • @darrend5563
    @darrend55635 жыл бұрын

    Great Rig Rundown. Just saw them last month in Seattle and they absolutely crushed it. One of my favorite bands and just all around good dudes. Great interviewer as well, as it was obvious he's a big fan too.

  • @davidg4726
    @davidg47264 жыл бұрын

    Phil C. Is Sooo Awesome!!! He has Grrreat Tones And Sounds!!! 🤘

  • @TheKissarmygeneral
    @TheKissarmygeneral3 жыл бұрын

    Straight into that Marshall sounds so god damn good.

  • @michaeldorrenbacher8977
    @michaeldorrenbacher89775 жыл бұрын

    What a cool and nice guy!!!

  • @raulbrr
    @raulbrr5 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite bands! thank you guys!

  • @Oilid
    @Oilid5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah! Good to watch a rig rundown which doesn't make me feel uncomfortable! (NIN).

  • @kennycaligula3081

    @kennycaligula3081

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oilid I just came here from that. 😂

  • @hchoe741
    @hchoe7415 жыл бұрын

    Les Paul + Marshall = \m/\m/

  • @akastonefaceddog
    @akastonefaceddog4 жыл бұрын

    Phil truly is awesome on every level, could listen to him for hours 👍👍

  • @sirvicemanone
    @sirvicemanone5 жыл бұрын

    I fricking love this guy he is just soo COOL! Another great rig rundown. ..... thanks PG!

  • @Ndlanding
    @Ndlanding5 жыл бұрын

    Oddly (?), I had never heard of Monster Magnet before! Maybe I'll go give them a listen. Great rundown, and that guitarist gets some sounds I really love, while keeping an organic tone.

  • @GerryBlue
    @GerryBlue5 жыл бұрын

    14:24 I'm a Strat guy (with Humbuckers) but nothing beats a Les Paul Through a Marshall for taht Rock n Roll sound we all know and love.

  • @mishastone
    @mishastone5 жыл бұрын

    MM is the real deal.

  • @BounceBoomBounce
    @BounceBoomBounce5 жыл бұрын

    Love this one, great interview. Thanks for bringing it to us.

  • @Eliguitar1
    @Eliguitar15 жыл бұрын

    Pure rock and roll tone. Always cool.

  • @robertallen3031
    @robertallen30315 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great rig rundown. Very humble guitar player, Killer band. The best interviewer.

  • @rexhargrove5172
    @rexhargrove51722 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorites!

  • @travissandersasbuttshitjac1458
    @travissandersasbuttshitjac14582 жыл бұрын

    Cool chill guy

  • @donaldwrissler9059
    @donaldwrissler90595 жыл бұрын

    Great RR. Chris's enthusiasm is always enjoyable. Really wish he had done the NIN video.

  • @TheThinker39
    @TheThinker395 жыл бұрын

    A fun interview! Thanks! He gets a great sound with just the guitar into the amp too.

  • @Disharmonikash
    @Disharmonikash5 жыл бұрын

    fantastic rundown and what a guy. enjoyed it lots

  • @federicorodriguezlopez6905
    @federicorodriguezlopez6905 Жыл бұрын

    Great, great Tone.

  • @SrDeMaFp
    @SrDeMaFp5 жыл бұрын

    God bless Chris Kies. That was awesome to watch! You could tell he was having a fucking blast and Phil knows his stuff too. I felt like I was right there with them. I knew ONE MM song before this but, I’m gonna go check out more now. Awesome, awesome Rundown! 🤘🏻

  • @slickdusud
    @slickdusud5 жыл бұрын

    pure tone !!! love it

  • @StillLivinginthewoods
    @StillLivinginthewoods5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!!!!

  • @mikemcgraw2101
    @mikemcgraw21015 жыл бұрын

    Phil is awesome!!!! Nice tones too.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell59095 жыл бұрын

    Loved that one guys!.. Holy crap was that a guitar tone!..... Those Marshall's kick maximum ass!...

  • @droogii1142
    @droogii11425 жыл бұрын

    Great rig rundown. I'm keeping my ears open for when MM cruises near me.

  • @scottcollier9178
    @scottcollier91785 жыл бұрын

    All the gain pedals 🤘🤘🤘

  • @thedondeluxe6941
    @thedondeluxe69415 жыл бұрын

    Dude has some NICE tones going here.

  • @LJOS21
    @LJOS215 жыл бұрын

    Badass Rig and Badass dude!!!

  • @peterb7435
    @peterb74352 жыл бұрын

    I love MM. killer rundown chris

  • @MichaelBogomolny
    @MichaelBogomolny5 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love MM. Great work PG!

  • @bryanclarke1927
    @bryanclarke19275 жыл бұрын

    Classic Marshall sound!

  • @maschoff69
    @maschoff692 жыл бұрын

    Great dialog! Love the shirt :)

  • @seanhershey3390
    @seanhershey33905 жыл бұрын

    Great job Chris... it helps that youre a fan..

  • @section9809
    @section98095 жыл бұрын

    Driving the tractor on the Drug Farm! \m/

  • @melissachinnici
    @melissachinnici5 жыл бұрын

    iiii loveee it!

  • @bengalvin9932
    @bengalvin99325 жыл бұрын

    MAN CHRIS KIES COULD BEAT ME UP SO BAD!! LUCKY HE IS A REALLY NICE GUY.

  • @M.S-Music
    @M.S-Music5 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that Dave seems to play low end guitars, That Epiphone SG Special is the cheapest epiphone SG and i think i saw him playing a Epiphone SG-400 which is the cheaper "Standard copy", respect for that! I have a cheap Harley Benton DC-Custom (SG) and a Gibson SG 70´s Tribute, i love them both, no need to have very expensive gear to write, perform and record good music.

  • @JB-mp7fo

    @JB-mp7fo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Harley benton have got to be the best value for money guitars at the moment. I have a ja-60 and it plays like a guitar 3x it's worth

  • @M.S-Music

    @M.S-Music

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JB-mp7fo indeed, i got a HB SC-Custom II 6 moths ago and its has become my go to guitar... I have some demos on my channel recorded using it... 150€ very well spent.(B-stock unit that needed some work..)

  • @ettnollbajen9945

    @ettnollbajen9945

    3 жыл бұрын

    And a cheap ass strap:) Btw,love Harley Bentons,I have three,a St 62 strat,a TE 52 tele,and a very nice black Les Paul with gold hardware,probably gave 400€ for all of them

  • @M.S-Music

    @M.S-Music

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ettnollbajen9945 Yeah, HB´s are good bang for the buck, i updated my guitar lineup recently, gone are the Gibson & PRS guitars and now i have 1x Yamaha Pacifica 311H (with that fat P90 in the neck!) and a Harley Benton SC-custom II les paul black with gold hardware, beautiful cheap guitars that actually STAY IN TUNE!!!

  • @ettnollbajen9945

    @ettnollbajen9945

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@M.S-Music Yamaha is also very underrated ,always wanted a revstar,had a Tele Yamaha once,great guitar

  • @if6turnedouttobe9
    @if6turnedouttobe95 жыл бұрын

    Super cool and knowledgeable dude here...

  • @dratman1390
    @dratman13905 жыл бұрын

    This is tone! Good god!

  • @JC3D
    @JC3D5 жыл бұрын

    I watch every Premier Guitar video! Love this! Never heard Monster Magnet but I'm going to check them out now. Great sounding gear!

  • @devineFanatic

    @devineFanatic

    5 жыл бұрын

    They've got an eclectic range to 'em, so you might not find something that clicks right away. But keep diggin' and you'll find something that'll knock your socks off!

  • @Dracu13

    @Dracu13

    5 жыл бұрын

    Monster Magnet . THE Name in Space-Rock

  • @Benny_Howie

    @Benny_Howie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jasen Chambers me too!

  • @Sugarisweet

    @Sugarisweet

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well, You 're in for a treat mister!

  • @jeffloucks2120

    @jeffloucks2120

    5 жыл бұрын

    Start at the beginning. Tab 25... ST, Spine of God (John McBain era), and Superjudge. There's some good stuff after that but the production went a direction I didn't care for and overall things got a bit too corny.

  • @mike_w_21
    @mike_w_214 жыл бұрын

    Cool dude and killer tone!

  • @shaneedmundson7506
    @shaneedmundson75064 жыл бұрын

    I wish PG did a Rig Rundown playlist by interviewer. As lame of an idea as that may be, this guy does the best interviews!!!!

  • @jordanpratt3821

    @jordanpratt3821

    2 жыл бұрын

    no way. He's not bad ,but he interrupts to much.Bollinger is the best I think.

  • @jg932
    @jg9325 жыл бұрын

    God this was so much better than the last one! No offence PG, but as much as I wanted to watch the NIN Rig Rundown, I couldn't sit through that for 5 minutes. Either way, keep up the good work!

  • @officialdirtmcgurt

    @officialdirtmcgurt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I love nin but it was WORK to watch that rundown. That guy seemed either stoned to the gills or incredibly NOT into having a female interview him. Either way keep it up PG

  • @brpadington

    @brpadington

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Anthony Hernandez I think he was just stoned. I had to turn the speed up to 1.5x to make it watchable.

  • @JohnDoe-pq8yw

    @JohnDoe-pq8yw

    5 жыл бұрын

    He was probably just really tired, living on the road takes its toll and not sleeping at home never really feels like sleep not to mention all of the unknowns that happen each and every day. It's nothing to cry about like country musicians often do but it is a reality of that life.

  • @brpadington

    @brpadington

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JohnDoe-pq8yw Great point. I know I would have trouble sleeping in conditions like that. I also think the girl interviewing him didn't know guitar gear. She asked him what he liked a sustainiac for..lol. That one caught him off guard.

  • @Les537

    @Les537

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's all good. It's all information more than an entertainment show and I hope it stays that way.

  • @planettvaldivia
    @planettvaldivia5 жыл бұрын

    great¡

  • @zundap100
    @zundap1005 жыл бұрын

    This is a killer rock tone

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya3 жыл бұрын

    How did I missed this video!?🤔

  • @pattonPwr
    @pattonPwr5 жыл бұрын

    MM always a great band. thanks for this.. pitty no Dave Wyndorf and no bass either...

  • @Door333
    @Door3335 жыл бұрын

    Great tone!

  • @0421072
    @04210725 жыл бұрын

    PAF Pro! Racer X and Morbid Angel! Monster Magnet! Sick!

  • @guitarocd9984
    @guitarocd99845 жыл бұрын

    Cool guy

  • @razorette1
    @razorette15 жыл бұрын

    That metropoulos boost is awesome.

  • @shaitanxul6
    @shaitanxul65 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm,,,,I'mma have to give them a listen again.

  • @asherbeal8357
    @asherbeal83575 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I saw them first in 93’.

  • @erichockenberry6140
    @erichockenberry61403 жыл бұрын

    What is it about guitar players getting their guitars stolen? Like, every guitar player has had a guitar stolen.

  • @zakmoon7065
    @zakmoon70652 жыл бұрын

    That tube screamer with four nobs sounded the best of all his overdrives

  • @jordanpratt3821
    @jordanpratt38216 ай бұрын

    Yeah I'm with you,every time I get/try some other kind of TS I just go back to my ts9.

  • @jonmyers7485
    @jonmyers74855 жыл бұрын

    Throaty wha love it!!!!!

  • @BaronsDuju
    @BaronsDuju5 жыл бұрын

    That Marshall tone! Now I really want a JMP with master volume.

  • @jameseberhard7457

    @jameseberhard7457

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get yourself one man, they're holy ground

  • @notebender4
    @notebender45 жыл бұрын

    Must be loud, the earplugs aren't much for a fashion accessory... lol ... What a great way to learn about tones!

  • @berniemoss9861
    @berniemoss98615 жыл бұрын

    One of the best rundowns I've seen. Very cool guy with some really great gear. This is what r'n'r is all about. Awesome!

  • @trushack
    @trushack5 жыл бұрын

    Prescription Yardbox shout out! That pedal rules....

  • @basildog007
    @basildog0074 жыл бұрын

    Hit the tumbs up if you dropped great acid on Dopes To Infinity in 95! Praise the Bullgod.

  • @vik44idm
    @vik44idm5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that wah says "WAH"!

  • @MiSambra
    @MiSambra3 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking about putting together a "gain chain" for a while now. Think I'll use Phil's board as a blueprint.

  • @veloracer
    @veloracer2 жыл бұрын

    Wolfetone for the WIN!

  • @dbuzard326
    @dbuzard3265 жыл бұрын

    "This fuckin' thing'!!

  • @pedalpukus
    @pedalpukus2 жыл бұрын

    Always ask if it has had a headstock snap!! Thanks!

  • @jwmcmillenii
    @jwmcmillenii4 жыл бұрын

    I just wanna know EXACTLY how to get the tone on "Look to Your Orb for the Warning." WHAT WAS THAT???

  • @peachmelba1000

    @peachmelba1000

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been obsessed with the guitar sounds on that album for years. The tone on Orb, I believe, is a red FuzzFace with the fuzz control almost off and volume way up, through a really loud Fender Twin. It's not really that distorted, but you tell it's very loud.

  • @currybumjenkins5428
    @currybumjenkins54285 жыл бұрын

    Phil's awesome. Also reminds me of Marc Maron kinda.

  • @BaronsDuju

    @BaronsDuju

    5 жыл бұрын

    BeggFry - holy crap, me too!

  • @CalifornianSoul
    @CalifornianSoul5 жыл бұрын

    Is his Marshall modded to have an FX Loop? Delays and reverb didn't sound muddy at all even with gain!

  • @poilaurock7427
    @poilaurock74273 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @ericportillo8277
    @ericportillo82774 жыл бұрын

    I agree if I had a marshall I'd want that distortion at any volume

  • @lazzer7
    @lazzer75 жыл бұрын

    I love Rig Rundown, but please let's have more bass content! After all, every bands got one.....

  • @premierguitar

    @premierguitar

    5 жыл бұрын

    We ran out of time so we couldn't get Garrett or Chris from MM. Next episode is with Marilyn Manson and features bassist Juan Alderete.

  • @lazzer7

    @lazzer7

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the prompt reply! @@premierguitar

  • @tonymontenos611
    @tonymontenos6112 жыл бұрын

    Halfway through, I realized I had no idea what they’re talking about. I thought I knew what a pickup was….

  • @Creed_fan_69
    @Creed_fan_694 жыл бұрын

    I think I’m sold on the ehx soul food

  • @Sugarisweet
    @Sugarisweet5 жыл бұрын

    What's that song he plays at 27:07 ?

  • @mishastone

    @mishastone

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sugarisweet Dinosaur Vacume

  • @tomfritz6975
    @tomfritz69755 жыл бұрын

    The “That Pedal Show” name drop horn would be going off like crazy if it was in this video. Good rundown though either way!

  • @sloburnjo
    @sloburnjo4 жыл бұрын

    ha, 25 years too late Phil is one cool dude he and Cronin were there but John McBain was THE man! Ed could shred,

  • @StillLivinginthewoods
    @StillLivinginthewoods5 жыл бұрын

    Chris, what's the story with the cool ass shirt, man? I searched everywhere trying to find out where it might be available, but found nothing.

  • @premierguitar

    @premierguitar

    5 жыл бұрын

    DesertFest 2018 in Berlin where he saw Monster Magnet along with High On Fire, King Buffalo, Radio Moscow, Graveyard, etc!

  • @Danh103663
    @Danh1036635 жыл бұрын

    The Oxblood Les Paul is the Jeff Beck reissue version seen on the cover of Blow by Blow?!?

  • @jameseberhard7457

    @jameseberhard7457

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a cool guitar, Jeff rules

  • @codyfoster17
    @codyfoster175 жыл бұрын

    Chris! That shirt is badass. Where did you get it!?

  • @premierguitar

    @premierguitar

    5 жыл бұрын

    DesertFest 2018 in Berlin where he saw Monster Magnet along with High On Fire, King Buffalo, Radio Moscow, Graveyard, etc!

  • @greatseimn

    @greatseimn

    5 жыл бұрын

    Premier Guitar nice! I was at DesertFest London. Would love to see more Rig Rundowns of Bands in this genre! And check out Colour Haze if you haven‘t ;)

  • @RashidSivaji
    @RashidSivaji5 жыл бұрын

    Do Ghost please

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